Summary: The Procurement Officer role focuses on supporting operational procurement processes, specifically utilizing SAP Ariba. The position requires troubleshooting system queries and leading initiatives to enhance the Ariba platform. This is a contract position based in Basingstoke, requiring on-site presence for part of the week. The role is essential for ensuring efficient procurement operations and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of escalation for the offshore procurement operations team, troubleshooting issues relating to Ariba system queries, purchase orders, goods receipts, and supplier onboarding and deactivation.
• Lead initiatives to improve Ariba such as the deployment of Ariba Guided Sourcing.
• Support the configuration, testing, and implementation of Ariba system changes (i.e. approval flows, onboarding questionnaires, and custom forms).
• Support ad-hoc project activities and administrative duties across the Procurement Operations team.

Key Skills:

• Strong technical and systems knowledge, with extensive experience using SAP Ariba (Essential).
• Knowledge of procurement processes (Essential).
• Strong Excel spreadsheets & data analysis skills.

Salary (Rate): £21.30

City: Basingstoke

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other